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Bountiful Bush Bean

Bountiful Bush Bean is a heirloom bean. Germination takes 6-10 days and fruit ripens from about day 48-55. Skin runs to light to medium green pods. Water need is 1 inch per week, even moisture preferred. Suits zones 2-11. It will crop in a container.

Beans
48-55days to harvest
6-10days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date when soil is 60°F or warmer. Plant 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, even moisture preferred
Soil
Well-drained garden soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Spacing
4-6 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Light to medium green pods
Size
6-7 inch pods
Shape
Flat, wide, slightly curved pods
Flavour
Excellent flavor, tender and meaty texture, completely stringless

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, freezing, canning. Excellent for market gardeners due to extended harvest period.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Mexican bean beetles, aphids, bean leaf beetles, cutworms
Diseases
Bacterial blight, bean mosaic virus, anthracnose, rust
Resistance
Good tolerance to heat and drought stress, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
CarrotsHelp loosen soil for bean roots and don't compete for nitrogen
CucumberBeans provide nitrogen that cucumbers need, while cucumbers provide ground cover
RadishFast-growing radishes break up soil and are harvested before beans need space
NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles
Summer SavoryRepels bean weevils and may improve bean flavor and growth
CornProvides partial shade and wind protection for bush beans
LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans and provides living mulch

Avoid

OnionCan stunt bean growth and reduce yields through root competition
FennelInhibits growth of beans through allelopathic compounds
GarlicReleases compounds that can inhibit bean germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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